How far is Point of Rocks, MD from Columbia, MD?

Distance by Flight

Shortest distance between Point of Rocks and Columbia is 37.52 miles (60.38 km).

Flight distance from Point of Rocks, MD to Columbia, MD is 37.52 miles. Estimated flight time is 00 hours 06 minutes.

Driving distance

The driving distance from Point of Rocks, Maryland to Columbia, Maryland is: 49.79 miles (80.13 km) by car.

Driving from Point of Rocks to Columbia will take approximately 00 hours 48 minutes.

Population
GPS Coordinates 39°16'33"N 77°32'21"W
Latitude 39.2759400
Longitude -77.5391500
Altitude 77
Country United States
Population
GPS Coordinates 39°14'25"N 76°50'22"W
Latitude 39.2403800
Longitude -76.8394200
Altitude 124
Country United States

Estimated Travel Time Between Point of Rocks and Columbia

The distance between Point of Rocks and Columbia is 80 km if you choose to drive by road. You can go 00 hours 53 minutes if you drive your car at an average speed of 90 kilometers / hour. For different choices, please review the avg. speed travel time table on the below.

There is no time difference between Point of Rocks and Columbia. The current time is 15:00:33.

Average Speed Travel Time
30 mph (48.3 km/h) 01 hours 39 minutes
40 mph (64.37 km/h) 01 hours 14 minutes
50 mph (80.47 km/h) 00 hours 59 minutes
60 mph (96.56 km/h) 00 hours 49 minutes
70 mph (112.65 km/h) 00 hours 42 minutes
75 mph (120.7 km/h) 00 hours 39 minutes
80 mph (128.75 km/h) 00 hours 37 minutes

Gas Consumption

A car with a fuel efficiency of 8.3 l/100 km will need 6.65 liters (1.76 gallon) of gas to cover the route between Point of Rocks and Columbia.
The estimated cost of gas to go from Point of Rocks to Columbia is $5.91 (diesel $7.74).

Maryland gas prices.

Gasoline Mid Grade Premium Diesel
Gallon $3.36 $3.93 $4.24 $4.41
Total $5.91 $6.9 $7.45 $7.74

Take a look at our Gas Cost Calculator feature. It will figure out how much it will cost to drive this particular distance.

The average gas price (in Maryland ) per gallon of daily gas for calculations is $3.364 (Diesel $4.407) /gallon. Last changed prices on December 20, 2025.

How did we calculate the distance?

The place names are translated into coordinates to approximate the distance between Point of Rocks and Columbia (latitude and longitude). Cities, states, and countries each have their own regional center. The Haversine formula is used to measure the radius.

Distance to Other Cities

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Driving distance from Baltimore, MD to Point of Rocks 61.68 miles (99 km)

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Driving distance from Bethesda, MD to Point of Rocks 36.33 miles (58 km)

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Driving distance from Bowie, MD to Point of Rocks 69 miles (111 km)

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Driving distance from Frederick, MD to Point of Rocks 13.99 miles (23 km)

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Driving distance from Redland, MD to Point of Rocks 35.14 miles (57 km)

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Driving distance from Rockville, MD to Point of Rocks 34.93 miles (56 km)

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